A couple of weeks ago, we discussed the most important reasons why leaders experience burnout.
On this occasion, we will discuss five things that successful leaders do to maintain their well-being, which leads to better performance and, in turn, prevents burnout.
1.-Consciousness
Studies show that people who are more mindful have lower levels of workload stress and, as a result, feel less emotionally exhausted.
How can we be more mindful/present?
- Meditate, even if only for a few minutes a day, to slow down and pay more attention to our thoughts and emotions.
- Practice self-reflection: Take time to consider different perspectives for each situation.
- Develop self-awareness: understand how our values, beliefs, and assumptions affect our lives, actions, and the people around us.
2.-Resilience
The more successfully we deal with difficult situations, the more confidence we will have in our ability to face challenges.
Breaking large projects down into smaller, more achievable goals is key to reducing feelings of overwhelm, as is worrying about small things or thinking about things we cannot fix.
How can we become more resilient?
- Shifting the focus from threat to growth
- Break down complex challenges into smaller problems to solve
- Regain control by prioritizing tasks and creating an action plan
- Choose consistency over perfection.
3.-Social connection
The depth and quality of our interactions with other people have a profound impact on our energy levels.
Social isolation is associated with higher levels of anxiety and lower levels of self-esteem and life satisfaction.
How can we avoid disconnection?
- Express gratitude and practice compassion.
- Volunteering or helping someone in need
- Collaborate with others on a project or problem-solving activity.
4.-Purpose
We are all motivated by something, and this sense of purpose is a lasting source of energy that can help us find meaning in what we do.
People with a strong sense of purpose are better able to succeed: they can handle complexity and deal with stress more effectively.
How can we work from our purpose?
- Finding our purpose: Asking ourselves what our five core strengths are, the things we value most, and the legacy we want to leave behind.
- Sharing our purpose
- Pursue our purpose: reshape our work and work environment to align it with our purpose and strengths.
